This agreement provides funding to the city of mason city, IA to implement its project for water infrastructure improvement and expansion as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 awarded a $1.25 million cooperative agreement to the City of Mason City on April 1, 2026, under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement drinking water infrastructure improvement in Mason City, Iowa.

The City of Mason City will execute a drinking water infrastructure construction project in the South Taft Avenue Industrial Park. Work includes installation of approximately 9,300 feet of 14-inch trenchless water main, approximately 400 feet of open trench ductile iron pipe of varying sizes, and 380 feet of water main installed through bore and jacked steel casing beneath the Union Pacific Railroad. The project also includes 17 gate valves of varying sizes, 9 fire hydrant assemblies, and miscellaneous items necessary for completion. The anticipated deliverables are 10,080 linear feet of water main installed within the South Taft Avenue Industrial Park right-of-way and nine new fire hydrant assemblies. Expected outcomes include increased access to fresh water in the area and increased static pressure in the water distribution system. Residents of Mason City are the intended beneficiaries.

The period of performance runs from April 1, 2026, through December 1, 2026, with performance at Mason City, IA 50401. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: installation of approximately 9,300 feet of 14-inch trenchless installed water main, approximately 400 feet of open trench ductile iron pipe construction of varying sizes and 380 feet of water main installed through a bore and jacked steel casing beneath the union pacific railroad. The project also includes 17 gate valves of varying sizes, 9 fire hydrant assemblies and several other miscellaneous items necessary to complete the project. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include 10,080 FT of water main installed in row of south taft avenue industrial park area and nine new fire hydrants within the row of south taft avenue industrial park. The expected outcomes include increased access to fresh water in the south taft avenue industrial park area and an increase of the static pressure in the water distribution system. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the city of mason city, iowa.